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Historical Markers in Burkeville, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Burkeville, in Newton County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Tales of Tragedy, Texas Revolution, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2008.
Start with these Burkeville stories
- Cedar Grove Communityplaced 2008
Following the Civil War, a group of freedmen established the Cedar Grove community, coming here to take advantage of the area's strong cotton market.
- Tanner Cemeteryplaced 1998
Thomas and Charlotte Guthrie Tanner moved to Mexican Texas in 1827 or 1828. They purchased six hundred acres on McGraw Creek from J. R. Williams for…
- The Old Beef Roadplaced 1973
Early 19th century trade routes across the Sabine River were few, and served all travelers and traders.
- Round Table Innplaced 1965
On this site stood Harrell House, built in 1865 by Confederate veteran David F. Harrell to serve stagecoaches and others traveling military road.
- Toledo Bendplaced 1982
The Sabine River's Toledo Bend has played a major role in the history of East Texas. An area initially inhabited by Indians and buffalo, it was a…
- Shankleville Communityplaced 1973
Named for Jim and Winnie Shankle, known as first Newton County blacks to buy land and become local leaders after gaining freedom by emancipation.
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